Search results

I can’t believe what I’m reading. So far he’s done quite a good job, that’s all.

Was that in a later article or something? The short piece in this morning's paper only says "The Times has learnt that the 4,000-capacity Butts Park Arena in the city has emerged as a second ground-share option for Coventry along with Birmingham City’s St Andrew’s". I most definiely do NOT...

If it’s a 4-2-3-1, the pairing in the middle have to be general-purpose. Loads of stamina, buzzing about, mopping up, simple passing, retaining possession, covering and generally holding the fort so the others can go and attack. Only venturing forward if the game allows it. In that role, it’s...

I agree with Les Reid here – “the council and Wasps should sit down, talk and work to keep Coventry City in Coventry for next season”. There are many ways to look at the history behind all this, but I mostly identify far more with the Council’s stance than SISU’s. It’s not just Duggins is it...

Wasn’t there today so can’t rate the performances. However, I will repeat what I said the other day that Shipley and Kelly can be a nice pairing in centre mid, giving our very promising front four more freedom to play. Not sure how the manager has persisted in playing both Shipley and Bayliss...

Glazier?!

The Meyler situation is strange. I like him as a player and no doubt he’s a great influence, but I hope we aren’t paying shed loads of money just to have him around the place. I think Kelly and Shipley could be a good hard-working combination in centre mid, giving the front players a stronger...

If that were the case I’d be over the moon – what a talent he is. People will always find fault and it’s easy to question his decision making etc., but it’s just inexperience. A cut above a lot of the loans we've had IMO, and I’d love to have him on board as a permanent signing.

Assuming we can win at Doncaster at the end of the season, that would effectively cut their advantage to two points plus the game they have in hand. Playoffs are far from impossible, and I think the recent lineup changes have improved us.

I was close to the incident and I'm sure there was slight contact, but Hiwula never deviated from running towards the ball, and the defender went across his path so only has himself to blame. I remember thinking at the time that the referee bizarrely hadn't even seen it - he either briefly...

I seem to have watched a slightly different game to some people, but Walsall were so bad and toothless that it’s hard to judge performances. Stockdale –6 Barely called into action, but took high balls convincingly Sterling –7 Has grown into this league and rarely looks like being beaten Willis...

I feel privileged to have seen many genuine legends play at Highfield Road, and Gordon Banks stands among the greatest of them all. R.I.P.

Great to hear that Shipley picked up where he left off last week in more central roles (inside the winger for the first hour, then replacing Meyler as a central player for the last part of the game, which seemed to suit him even better). You could see the change in him immediately. Some of the...

I love the terminology. Our attack is stuck about half way between "Ineffectual" and "Energetically wasteful" - sounds spot on to me! If Hiwula was supposed to be part of a front 3 on Saturday, he must really be dreading the day he's asked to play up front on his own.

Doesn't tally at all with what Robins himself has said about Saturday’s formation. For sure Shipley didn’t play wide left (and IMO he looked a better player further infield). “With David Meyler coming in and not having played much I needed that extra insurance policy with Jordan Shipley in...

You can say “wow” and be lost for words as to how badly everyone got it wrong, but it doesn’t necessarily make you right. Out of interest, here’s how it was described in the Telegraph report: “City look to be playing a 4-5-1/4-3-3 formation with a midfield three anchored by new man David...

Shipley had a few misplaced passes and one horrible shot, but I think you are turning a blind eye to a lot of other good work throughout the game. He’s only got the equivalent of about one season of experience, nearly all of it played out of position IMO. Yesterday, especially when given more...

When did we have 3 up front though?

It looked like 4-1-4-1 to me. I've no problem with one up front if they are well supported, but yesterday Hiwula was shockingly isolated and stood no chance. Bright and Thomas seemed to have been told to play more like wide midfielders than attackers, which is a complete waste of their obvious...